Description

It is slightly yellow, syrupy and hygroscopic liquid that complies with the specifications of GB2023-2003. In the USA, lactic acid has the GRAS-status (Generally Recognised As Safe). It is registered in Europe as a food additive with the reference E-270.

Physical-chemical properties
Chemical name	2-Hydroxypropanoic acid
Molecular Weight	90.08 g/mol
Molecular Formula	C3H6O3
Registration
CAS No	50-21-5
E-code	E 270
Specification
Parameter	GB2023-2003
Stereochemical purity (L isomer)	Min 97.0%
Content	Min 80.0%
Color, fresh	Max 100Apha
Sulphate	Max 50ppm
Chloride	Max 20ppm
Sulphated ash	Max 0.1%
Iron	Max 10ppm
Total heavy metals	Max 10ppm
Lead	Max 0.5ppm
Arsenic	Max 3ppm
Mercury	Max 1ppm
Cyanide	Max 5ppm
Reducing substances(sugars)	Passes test
citric, oxalic, tartaric, phosphoric, acids	Passes test
Packing
1200 kg IBC, polythene drums of 25 or 250 kg.

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